Frances C Fuoco died peacefully with her 3 children present in the room, at Advent Health Hospice, Altamonte Springs FL at the age of 95.
Frances is survived by her daughters Stephanie Fuoco of Sanford, FL and Cynthia Fuoco of Winter Springs, FL and her son Roy Fuoco of Winter Haven, sister Lillian Palie of Norwood, Ma and over 200 nieces and nephews. She is proceeded in death by her husband Francis Fuoco, Mother Mary Labou Palie, Father Anthony Palie, Sisters Jessie Colella, Margaret Apone, Julie Palie, Natalie Gardner, Florence Palie and brothers Carmen Palie, Matteo Palie, Marty Palie, Pasquale Palie, Richard Palie and John Palie.
Frances was born on August 30, 1927 in Gray, PA to Anthony and Mary Palie. Frances was number 7 of 13 children and was the first to graduate high school at Hyde Park High in 1944. She married Francis Fuoco in 1960 who grew up across the street. Francis was one of 10 children. Frances was a home maker until 1976, when she moved to Florida and started a daycare in her house. With so many nieces and nephews when she started the daycare she was known to the children as Aunty Fran.
From the moment she opened her arms to the children, her love became an unbreakable bond that lasted a lifetime. They affectionately called her Aunty, but she was so much more—she was family.
Her love extended beyond bloodlines, she became a haven of warmth and nurturing for lucky children she tended to. She was more than a caregiver; she was a teacher, guiding them through life’s essential lessons. Her teachings extended beyond practical skills. She imparted the values of kindness, patience, and empathy. She showed all of us the importance of lending a helping hand and making a positive impact in the lives of others.
A funeral is scheduled for Friday, July 14, 2023 with a viewing at All Souls Catholic Church at 3280 W 1st Street (State road 46) beginning at 10:00, mass following promptly at 11:00 a.m. Jeremiah Payne will officiate the mass. All are welcome to attend, wearing brightly colored clothing, to celebrate Frances’s life.